Τη Δευτέρα, 24 Οκτωβρίου 2022 και ώρα 13:00, ξεκινά η υποβολή ηλεκτρονικών αιτήσεων χρηματοδότησης για το Β΄ κύκλο του Προγράμματος επιχορήγησης επιχειρηματικών πρωτοβουλιών απασχόλησης νέων ελεύθερων επαγγελματιών ηλικίας 18 έως 29 ετών με έμφαση στις γυναίκες της Δημόσιας Υπηρεσίας Απασχόλησης (ΔΥΠΑ). The aim of the 12-month action is to promote self-employment for 1,000 young unemployed people through the creation of sustainable businesses, with a focus on women. The deadline for applications is Friday 25 November 2022 at 15:00.

The amount of support for new businesses amounts to 14,800 euros and will be paid in three installments as follows:

• ^1st installment of 4,000 euros, after the start of activity at the Tax Office
• ^2nd installment of 5,400 euros, after the end of the first semester from the start of the business
• ^3rd installment of 5,400 euros, after the end of the second semester from the start of the business

Beneficiaries of the PES action are the registered unemployed aged 18-29 who will submit a funding application. The application will also include the proposal of the business plan.

The application for funding (investment proposal) is submitted exclusively electronically to the State Aid Information System (PSKE) of the Ministry of Development and Investments at the following address: https://www.ependyseis.gr.

The program, with a total budget of 43,400,000 euros, is co-financed by the Greek State and the European Social Fund/Youth Employment Initiative. It is part of the Operational Program "Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020".

The procedure, methodology and evaluation criteria of the applications are described in detail in the Public Call. For more information, interested parties can visit the CYPA website: www.dypa.gov.gr.